Upstairs - Shaw Davey Slum
171 Elgin Street, Carlton
About the function space
This quirky venue has a wonderful function room upstairs - integrated into the venue yet completely separate and exclusive.
Upstairs has a retractable roof, enabling the outdoor experience when the weather permits and perfect comfort when nature unleashes.
The decor is fun and bright, with motif wallpaper, cosy lounges and a long bar stocked with all your favourite drinkables. Food is made fresh onsite and plattered up especially for your party.
Upstairs may open to the public after your party and you can stay there and hang on for the ride.
$100 Bar Tab Included
Enquire about Upstairs at Shaw Davey Slum in Carlton through Partystar and a bonus $100 bar tab is added to your function. Just make sure your first enquiry comes through Partystar.
Price for fully-exclusive hire
Friday $
Saturday $
Hire Charge
0
0
+ Minimum spend
2,500
on food/drinks
2,500
on food/drinks
+ Security staff
0
0
= Total
2,500
2,500
Security staff fee calculation
Functions with a DJ or band:
$40 per hour per guard
Under and including 100 guests: 2 guards
Each 100 guests after that: 1 guard
Not required if you have a playlist.
Functions with a DJ or band:
$40 per hour per guard
Under and including 100 guests: 2 guards
Each 100 guests after that: 1 guard
Not required if you have a playlist.
Min—max guests
50 — 400
50 — 400
Party duration
7pm — 11pm (4 hours)
7pm — 11pm (4 hours)
At this time, the function space:
Opens to the public
Opens to the public
Extend the party until:
1am, provided guests are still buying drinks
1am, provided guests are still buying drinks
Closing time
1am
1am
Booking terms
Remain upstairs after it opens to the public, and enjoy a dancey vibe for your after-party.
Or, head downstairs for a more relaxed session.
Underage policy
Underage guests are permitted until 10pm, providing the underage guest is in the company of a responsible adult who is responsibly supervising them. One separate responsible adult per each underage guest.
Drink options
Bar tab, Cash bar/Pay as you go, beverage package
Seasonal surcharges
None. Same hire conditions all weekends of the year.
Sun-Thu functions
Available weekdays for $1500 min spend
Function facilities
- Private bar: Yes
- Private smoking area: No
- Private toilets: Yes
- Wheelchair access: No
Smoking area: Downstairs and out on the street
Parking: Street parking, or paid carpark on Drummond Street
Music facilities
This equipment is included in the function hire:
- Amp: Yes
- PA System: Yes
- Speakers: Yes
- AUX input: Yes
- Jukebox: No
- Dance floor: Yes, proper dance floor
- Mixer: Yes
- CDJs: No
- CD Player: No
- Turntables: Yes
- Mirror ball: No
- Lighting: No
Can the venue arrange:
- DJ hire: Yes
- Free
background music: Yes
Can customers bring their own:
- DJ: Yes
- Band: Yes
Noise restrictions: The retractable roof must be closed by 11pm
Further music facilities/conditions:
DJ equipment and DJs available.
During your function: Play your own tunes.
After your function: Enjoy DJs upstairs and down, who play mainly house music.
18th, 21st, bucks & hens party policy
- 18th birthday party: No
- 21st birthday party: Yes
- Bucks party: No
- Hens night: No
Food / Catering
Presentation facilities
Decorations policy
Ticketed events policy
Contact the Venue Manager
• Ask questions • Check availability
Lock in your $100 bar tab bonus
Get in touch with the right person
Response usually within a few hours
No commitment to book
Frequently asked questions about Upstairs at Shaw Davey Slum
Is there a bar tab bonus available for Shaw Davey Slum (Upstairs)?
Yes. Partystar includes a free $100 bar tab when you enquire about Upstairs at Shaw Davey Slum. To claim the bonus, send your first enquiry through Partystar. If you contact the venue by phone or email before enquiring here, the bonus cannot be applied.
Are 18th birthday parties allowed at Shaw Davey Slum (Upstairs)?
No, the space will not host 18th birthday parties.
Can I bring my own food to a function at Shaw Davey Slum (Upstairs)?
No, the venue does not permit this.
About Shaw Davey Slum
1 function space, up to 400 guests
Similar function spaces
Contact the Venue Manager
Contact the Venue Manager
• Ask questions • Check availability
Lock in your $100 bar tab bonus
Get in touch with the right person
Response usually within a few hours
No commitment to book